Fire Shield, Greater

School evocation [fire or cold]; Level: alchemist 6, magus 6, sorcerer/wizard/summoner 6, witch 6

Components: V, S, M (see text)

Casting Time: 1 standard action

Range: Personal

Target(s): You

Duration: 1 round/level (D)

This spell is identical to fire shield, except the maximum damage is +20. In addition, the caster may also release two flaming spheres from the flames surrounding him. The flaming spheres inflict either fire or cold damage, depending on the type of fire shield used. Each sphere must be used against different targets, all of which must be within 30 ft. of each other. Directing both spheres requires concentration.

Arcane Material Component: A bit of phosphorus for the warm shield; a live firefly or glowworm or the tail portions of four dead ones for the chill shield. A bit of tallow, a pinch of brimstone, and a dusting of powdered iron for the flaming spheres.